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245 W 5th St # 2, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127 • South Boston
$549,000
Est. $3,672/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
704
Sq Ft
$780
Price/Sq Ft
0.02
Acres
1890
Year Built
81
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 27, 2023 • MLS# 73164260 Copied!

About this home

Learn how how to purchase this home with a rate as low as 5.25%*. Open layout 2 bed 1 bath with in unit laundry, exposed brick, hardwood floors, granite counters, new heating system and roof deck with amazing city views. Freshly painted exterior and interior common areas. Close to the Seaport and all of South Boston’s nightlife. Great opportunity to buy into one of Boston’s most sought after neighborhoods.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1890
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
704 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
1
Entry Level
1

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $579,000
Final Sale Price: $549,000
Difference: $30,000 (-5.2%)
Performance Metrics
94.8%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
81
Days on Market
Extended listing
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $822
Sale $/sq ft: $780
This property sold for $780 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.2% below the original asking price.

The property spent 81 days on market before selling.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 42 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$780/sq ft
Area Average
$312/sq ft
Difference
+150.2%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1890
Living Area 704 sq ft
Lot Size 0.02 acres
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Deck, Deck - Roof
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Deck, Deck - Roof

Parking

Features On Street

Utilities

Electric 110 Volts
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $5,533
Assessed Value $515,200

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Unit
Security: Intercom

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1890
Effective Year (Renovated): 2004
Structure Type: Low-Rise, 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Deck, Deck - Roof
Patio & Porch: Deck, Deck - Roof
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Parking Features: On Street

Location

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Neighborhood

South Boston

245 W 5th St # 2, Boston MA 02127

Boston, MA 02127

Walkability

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Nearby Schools

School District
Boston School District local
C-
🎓 Where Graduates Go Class of 2021
52% attend college
38% 4-Year 14% 2-Year 7% Out of State 7% Working
School Safety 2024-25
3.7% Above Average
3.2% Suspensions 0.3% In-School 0.5% Emergency
1.8% below state avg
E

Elementary Schools

10 schools
St. Peter Academy School
< 0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
F
Condon K-8 School
0.2 mi | #345 of 352 | Score: 24.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-33.6 below state avg
518 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
F
Tynan Elementary School
0.6 mi | #816 of 824 | Score: 24.8
Dropped 94 spots from last year
-33.5 below state avg
227 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
B
Excel Academy Charter School
0.9 mi | #155 of 346 | Score: 54.9
Improved 160 spots from last year
-3.3 below state avg
1,379 students Moderate
High Graduation Rate Rising School
Grades 05-12
F
Clap Elementary School
1.0 mi | #808 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Dropped 23 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
140 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-06
Saint John Paul II Academy - Columbia
1.1 mi
Grades PK-08
B
Boston Collegiate Charter School
1.1 mi | #167 of 346 | Score: 53.7
Improved 31 spots from last year
-4.5 below state avg
708 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 05-12
F
Blackstone Elementary School
1.2 mi | #809 of 824 | Score: 26.3
Improved 12 spots from last year
-31.9 below state avg
582 students Moderate
Grades PK-06
D
Dever Elementary School
1.3 mi | #752 of 824 | Score: 32.4
Improved 56 spots from last year
-25.9 below state avg
445 students Diverse
Rising School
Grades K-06
D
Melvin H. King South End Academy
1.4 mi | #24 of 25 | Score: 20.2
Improved 363 spots from last year
-38.1 below state avg
125 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
M

Middle Schools

10 schools
Middle School Academy
0.2 mi
A
Uncommon Schools - Roxbury Preparatory Dorchester Campus Middle School
2.1 mi | #4 of 16 | Score: 41.9
Improved 187 spots from last year
-16.3 below state avg
1,126 students Diverse
Rising School College Ready Curriculum
Grades 05-08
F
Higginson/Lewis K-8 School
2.2 mi | #349 of 352 | Score: 23.6
Improved 3 spots from last year
-34.6 below state avg
213 students Diverse
Grades 03-08
Dearborn Middle School
2.5 mi
Mother Caroline Academy
2.6 mi
Grades 05-08
Nativity Prep School
2.8 mi
Grades 05-08
Epiphany School
3.1 mi
Grades 05-08
C
Ohrenberger School
7.2 mi | #265 of 352 | Score: 34.9
Improved 20 spots from last year
-23.3 below state avg
477 students Diverse
Rising School Diverse Student Body
Grades 03-08
UP Academy
0.2 mi
McCormack Middle
1.3 mi
H

High Schools

10 schools
Cathedral High School
1.1 mi
9 sports • 430 athletes
Grades 07-12
C
Quincy Upper School
1.1 mi | #268 of 346 | Score: 44.6
Improved 4 spots from last year
-13.6 below state avg
557 students Very Diverse
12 sports • 208 athletes
High Graduation Rate Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-12
C
Ruth Batson Academy
1.3 mi | #19 of 25 | Score: 27.6
Improved 346 spots from last year
-30.6 below state avg
604 students Diverse
8 sports • 128 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
B
Dearborn STEM Academy
1.7 mi | #13 of 25 | Score: 31.7
Improved 356 spots from last year
-26.6 below state avg
565 students Diverse
10 sports • 242 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Newman School
2.0 mi
Grades 07-12
A-
O'Bryant School of Math & Science
2.1 mi | #90 of 346 | Score: 61.1
Improved 94 spots from last year
+2.9 above state avg
1,509 students Very Diverse
High Graduation Rate Rising School College Ready Curriculum Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin Academy
2.2 mi | #2 of 25 | Score: 63.9
Improved 214 spots from last year
+5.7 above state avg
1,693 students Very Diverse
17 sports • 1,298 athletes
High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics Diverse Student Body
Grades 07-12
A+
Boston Latin School
2.6 mi | #19 of 346 | Score: 73.3
Improved 61 spots from last year
+15.1 above state avg
2,424 students Very Diverse
18 sports • 2,006 athletes
Strong AP Program High Graduation Rate Rising School Strong Athletics
Grades 07-12
D
Charlestown High School
3.1 mi | #322 of 346 | Score: 31.0
Improved 49 spots from last year
-27.2 below state avg
754 students Diverse
11 sports • 488 athletes
Early College Program Rising School
Grades 07-12
Meridian Academy
3.2 mi
Grades 06-09
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Market Insights

99.3%
Price Range
83
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73486538
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Currently Listed
Mar 13, 2026
$3,700
MLS #73486538 - Active
Sold
Jan 8, 2024
$549,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 83
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Listed for Sale
Sep 27, 2023
$559,000
Original listing
Agent: Wilson Group Office: Keller Williams Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Mar 13, 2026 Sold $3,700
Sep 27, 2023 New Listing Added $559,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
81 days
Price per Sq Ft
$780

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2023 $5,533 $515,200

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$5,533
Tax Year 2023
HOA Fee
$235
Monthly
Assessed Value
$515,200

Listing Information

Listing Agent Wilson Group
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty
Agent MLS ID TM300562
Office MLS ID BB5962
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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